Joliet travel guide
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You're Going to Love Joliet
With a population of 147 433, Joliet is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Joliet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Joliet
If you’re looking for affordable options, MyGrain Brewing Company (50 E. Jefferson St. Ste 106) and Cut 158 Chophouse (110 N Chicago St) are great picks.
When to visit Joliet
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Joliet in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Joliet, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Joliet
Plane
Although Joliet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 55 km from Joliet. The shortest domestic flight to Joliet departs from New York and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Joliet. The train journey from Joliet to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Joliet is called Joliet, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Joliet is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 54 km from Joliet. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Joliet, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Joliet takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 153 km.
Airlines serving Joliet
Where to stay in Joliet
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Joliet/I-55 and MainStay Suites Joliet I-55.
Where to stay in popular areas of Joliet
Most booked hotels in Joliet
Renting a car in Joliet
Renting a car in Joliet costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Joliet.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Joliet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Joliet is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.